Galaxy M35 5G vs Redmi 15 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Redmi 15 5G (supported until Aug 2029); want maximum speed → Galaxy M35 5G (Samsung Exynos 1380).
Value Score: Galaxy M35 5G 77 · Redmi 15 5G 75 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy M35 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy M35 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy M35 5G | Redmi 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $200 | $180 |
| Display | 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz | 6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 4GB/6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired, 18W reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm | 169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 222 g | 217 g |
| Water resistance | None | IP64 |
| Supported until | Jul 2029 | Aug 2029 |
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